What's New

The latest 10 updates.

December 17th, 2025
The National Diet Library and the International Library of Children’s Literature unveil completely redesigned websites
December 2nd, 2025
January 25, 2026 (Sun.), Pinocchio Concert at the International Library of Children’s Literature * will be held. (Japanese)
November 25th, 2025
The International Library of Children's Literature will be open on Thursday, December 25
October 16th, 2025
November 16, 2025 (Sun.), Special event for children in Autumn* will be held at the ILCL.
October 7th, 2025
From October 7, 2025 (Tue.) to April 19, 2026 (Sun.), ILCL is holding an exhibition ""Search and Find Books" and Their Friends"
September 1st, 2025
The International Library of Children's Literature will be closed on Thursday, December 25
August 28th, 2025
“Publishing situation of children’s books in Japan from the perspective of the International Library of Children’s Literature’s collection” has been updated.
July 15th, 2025
From July 15, 2025 (Tue.) to August 31, 2025 (Sun.), ILCL is holding an exhibition "Books Recommendable for Children : Cultural Materials for Child Welfare Recommended in FY 2023 *"
June 9th, 2025
Revised Copying Fees
May 7th, 2025
User satisfaction survey of FY2025 has started

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